a series of turns made with twine or similar threads, which are bound tightly to form a lashing at the end of a rope or an individual strand, to prevent fraying or unlaying.
stopper knots
half & 2 half hitches
reef knot
clove hitch
bowline
sheet bend
timber hitch
sheepshank
fisherman's knot
whipping
gyn lashing
round lashing
diagonal lashing
square lashing
shear lashing
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